🔤 Wordplay
What do you call a toothless bear?
A gummy bear!
Why This Joke Works
"Gummy" covers both toothless gums and the beloved candy. A bear without teeth is a gummy bear in both senses — the candy aisle and the wildlife clinic meet in one satisfying answer.
🎤 How to Tell This Joke
Answer with the warmth of someone who finds the toothless bear genuinely adorable — "A gummy bear!" — soft delivery matches the soft bear.
Perfect for:
- •While eating gummy bears as a snack
- •At the dentist with kids who need distracting
- •On a camping trip when bears come up in conversation
💡 Did You Know?
Studies show that "dad jokes" as a term surged in popularity after 2015, though fathers have been telling groan-worthy puns since at least ancient Rome. The format — short setup, obvious punchline — is designed to maximize eye rolls per word.
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